Syracuse.com has been allowed to join Caroline on her journey to literacy. We've also consulted Caroline's pediatrician, Dr. Cindy Bright, to learn about the baby's development and why reading at a young age is important for literacy.

This is an opportunity to see how a baby can develop lifetime skills through reading. Even without understanding the words, an infant of just a few weeks can learn from books. We'll show you how through our occasional videos. Stay tuned.

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